Politics‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil

After an unexpected first-round win, Flávio Bolsonaro says he will use the far right’s expanded congressional presence to change the constitution and “re-democratise” Brazil. Critics warn that he could continue his father Jair Bolsonaro’s authoritarian project if elected, and some opponents call the pledge an announcement of a coup.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-07 14:06Original